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This form helps you find a counsellor that meets your needs. Here's how to use it:
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- Virtual: Select this option if you're looking for online counselling sessions. Virtual counselling is available across the province, so you can choose a counsellor from any city in British Columbia
- In-Person: Select this if you want face-to-face sessions. You'll need to choose a city where the counsellor is located.
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City
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- If you're looking for virtual counselling, you can still select a specific city if you prefer working with a counsellor from that area, or leave it blank to see options form all cities in BC.
Approach Used
Choose the counselling style or method you're comfortable with (e.g., CBT, mindfulness).
Find Child Behaviour Counselling Psychologists, Therapists, Counsellors in British Columbia
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As a Registered Clinical Counsellor (BCACC) and a Registered Social Worker (OCSWSSW, Hong Kong), I specialize in supporting children with special learning needs—such as ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and dyslexia—and…
I’ve had a passion for helping others as long as I can remember, and would be honoured to support you in navigating the unavoidable challenges of life. Building a trusting, empathetic connection with my clients is at the…
Dr. Clark has been a psychologist for over 25 years and works in a variety of capacities including direct service, teaching and supervision to professionals and students, and she is involved with provincial and national…
I am a Registered Psychologist (#1195) who has studied, trained, and worked with children for over 20 years. Children who have experienced or are experiencing anxiety, stress, grief, trauma, and/or illness need a gentle…
I believe that families are the foundation of any society. As parents you create the future through your children. Occasionally we encounter challenges and need some encouragement to overcome these. I can provide…
INDIVIDUAL THERAPY: Negative experiences leave emotions, beliefs, and sensations in the body that are locked away. Coping strategies are developed to protect against these negative experiences from being re-experienced…
My name is Kelly Kavanagh (MA, MEd, R.Psych) co-owner of Richmond Couples and Child Counselling (RCCC), located directly across from the Richmond Hospital. I am a psychologist working exclusively with children…
Mindful Somatic Depth Psychotherapy. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, low self-worth, and other concerns, and with children who experience emotional and behavioural difficulties. Common labels…
Counseling Services Promoting emotional healing, social development and the formation of healthy relationships. Virtual Counseling Services Available. Telephone and Video. Please contact Counselor to discuss options…
Chris has specialized training in trauma and child therapy. He helps kids and adults get unstuck when life circumstances create barriers. As one of the only male trauma-focused children’s therapists in Langley and the…
It's easy to find ourselves disconnected, overwhelmed, irritable and struggling to make sense of ourselves, our relationships, and the things that matter most to us. When life becomes hard and fast, we too quickly lose…
Areas of Expertise: Relationship Healing Couples Treatment Parent and Child/Teen Relationships Men’s Issues Military and Veterans Transitions Anger Resolution PTSD and Trauma Family Issues/conflict Communication Skills…
No matter who we are, life has its up and downturns. Happiness is said to be a rich sense of well-being that comes only from knowing our internal self. A large part of what generates happiness is our cognition. Through…
Janet Walker, MA, RCC, ExAT , BCRPT , CPRT Level 1 I work with children, teens, and adults in Nanaimo, BC, with a focus on therapy, education, and the arts. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor, a Certified Expressive…
Background and training: Master of Counselling from Trinity Western University Registered Clinical Counsellor #1830 of BCACC Registered Marriage & Family Therapist- Supervisor of CAMFT #2017290 BC Registered Play…
Christopher Conley, MA, RCC, RMFT, CPT-S, LMFT, RPT-S Registered Clinical Counsellor Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Certified and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor AAMFT Clinical Member Christopher Conley is…
Danielle Aldcorn, BSW, MA, is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Co-Director of Satori Integrative Health Centre in Steveston BC. Danielle is an Adlerian-trained therapist who has practiced in a private setting for…
Jennifer Hakola is a Registered Art Therapist and the founder of Clear Water Art Therapy Services. With a focus on the healing power of art, Jennifer brings 20 years of experience in the field of art therapy and a unique…
We don't need to be defined by our problems or allow them to run our lives. Finding separation from problems can be done by exploring values, strengths, emotions, important relationships, and choosing your preferred…
I'm Jill, counselor and owner of Wabi Sabi Wellness. I provide therapeutic support for children, teens, and adults, offering a compassionate and tailored approach to meet each client’s unique needs. For young clients, I…
**Immediate Availability for In-person and Virtual Counselling** Gillian brings over 10 years of experience supporting children, youth, and families into her practice as a clinical counsellor. At the core of Gillian's…
Sometimes life feels fragmented. Your body might be tense and restless, your mind racing with thoughts, and your emotions pulling you in directions that seem to contradict one another. In these moments, clarity and ease…
I am a registered clinical counsellor who has worked therapeutically with children, adults, couples and families for over a decade. I will offer you a safe and caring environment where you can identify and understand the…
My strength lies in helping you identify and celebrate your own unique strengths. The fact that you're looking here for help already tells me you're strong. If you’re overwhelmed or stuck, or you’ve lost something…
With over 15 years of dedicated experience working with children and young adults, I have witnessed firsthand the unique challenges and triumphs that come with navigating life's most formative years. My passion lies in…
For over 25 years, Dr. Illsley has continued to hone her therapy skills and weaves cognitive-behavioral, developmental, attachment-based, neurological, mindfulness and somatic approaches into her therapy. She prefers to…
I invite you to grow and maintain happiness through a solution-focused approach. Similar to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy works with setting goals to develop more helpful thought patterns…
As humans, we possess complicated emotions. Our behavior, thoughts and feelings can sometimes be overwhelming, even to ourselves! If you have been feeling lost, having depressed thoughts or going through a rough patch in…
In my twenty plus years experience working in the community and public school system, I have supported a variety of folks including: children, youth, adults, couples and families. I seek to help clients recognize their…
Negin is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC). She received her Ph.D. Degree in Child Psychology from the University of Tehran, followed by a few years of work as a Postdoctoral Fellow in Neuropsychological Assessments…
Child Behaviour Counsellors
Just like adults, children can also benefit from therapy. Psychotherapy can help children develop important interpersonal and problem-solving skills that will stand them in good stead for the rest of their lives. Therapy can also help a child to deal with behavioural issues that affect family relationships and school performance.
Life can be tough for young ones, what with peer pressure, homework, school bullying and exam stress. A transition, such as a new baby in the house, divorce, death of a grandparent, moving to a new home, abuse or illness can cause a young child severe mental anguish.
Many young children are not equipped to deal with stress and express their emotions in a healthy way yet, and therefore they act out. Certain behaviours, though merely a cry for help, might be socially unacceptable and could have devastating results.
behavioural issues that warrant intervention include sudden bedwetting, developmental delays or regressions, significant drop in grades, social isolation or withdrawal, aggression, appetite changes, changes in sleep patterns, tardiness or absenteeism at school, eating disorders, mood swings, frequent complaints about feeling ill without a medical cause, or substance use. Therapy can help prevent, or deal with these behavioural issues.
Cognitive behavioural therapy is the most common treatment option for children with behavioural issues, as well as teenagers who struggle to cope with stress, are feeling anxious or depressed. This type of therapy helps to restructure thoughts to produce effective, positive mindsets. It is often achieved along with learning and practicing stress management techniques, coping skills and relaxation skills. In addition many other approaches are used and which one works is really a function of preference and learning style.
If you are looking for a counsellor or psychologist who offers behavioural psychology for children to address your child's stress, anxiety or behavioural issues you may want to search the directory to find a professional whose approach will suit you best.